zipper
|zip-per|
A2
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/ˈzɪpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈzɪpə/
fastening device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zipper' originates from the word 'zip,' which was coined in the early 20th century to describe the sound made by the device.
Historical Evolution
'zip' was used to describe the sound of the device, and 'zipper' became the term for the device itself.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the sound, but it evolved to describe the fastening device.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fastening device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
She pulled up the zipper on her jacket.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45